Agility training apparatus and method of agility training

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to the field of exercise apparatuses that provide exercises which are used for speed and agility training as well as strength training, with an emphasis on plyometric training, comprising a multi-directional, multi-configurable, and adjustable system of ladders.

CLAIM TO DOMESTIC PRIORITY

This application claims benefit to U.S. provisional patent applicationNo. 61/872,685, filed on Aug. 28, 2013.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of exercise apparatuses thatprovide exercises which are used for speed and agility training as wellas strength training, with an emphasis on plyometric training,comprising a multi-directional, multi-configurable, and adjustablesystem of ladders. The present invention improves upon currently solddevices by incorporating cognitive and mental training in conjunctionwith agility and movement training.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Providing an exercise route via an agility ladder specific to speed ofmovement, directional movement, and a combination of the two movementsis known as agility training. Currently, exercisers use agility trainingdevices consisting of a single ladder element to exercise because thesedevices provide a route to facilitate training of the user's speed andagility, stretching, movement, or coordination. The route is normallyprovided by laying an agility ladder on a flat surface such as theground or floor. The user then runs, jumps, side-steps, crawls, or movesin a plurality of ways as quickly as possible using the agility ladderas a route to execute the chosen exercise.

The usefulness of the devices currently known in the art depends in parton the ease with which a user performs different types of speed andagility exercises, the range or number of exercises that are performedwith the device, and the ease with which users can configure the devicesfor different exercises according to his or her training needs andabilities.

Agility ladders when used lie flat on the ground or floor to provide aroute over which the user moves as quickly and accurately as possible,exercising the user's muscles, joint complexes, and mental dexterity.Agility ladders currently known in the art are portable and available ina variety of lengths, but variable directional elements and variablespacing of the directional elements are currently not available, thuslimiting the diversity of exercises that can be performed. Such devices,in order to be useful for a wide variety of exercises, and trainingtechniques must be composed of a multi-directional, multi-configurable,adjustable system of agility ladders, but currently are not.

Exercise devices consisting of one agility ladder that is not adjustableor multi-directional can be used on the ground or floor. At a fixedlength an agility ladder allows a user to train for agility and speed bymoving either the length, width, or length and width of the agilityladder using a specific movement pattern incorporating speed, balance,and stability. A single directional agility ladder is limited in itsusefulness due to lack of adjustability and configurability.

Single directional agility ladders that are adjustable due to changingthe spacing between the shortened cross members along the length of theladder overcome some of the limitations of single directionalnon-adjustable agility ladders. Increased or decreased spacing betweenthe shortened cross members allows the user to adjust the spacing atwhich the user must negotiate to perform the chosen particular movementpattern in relation to the chosen exercise. A single directionaladjustable agility ladder is limited in its usefulness with limitedconfigurability, and it is still limited to its linear direction becauseof its singularity.

One way to encourage regular exercise is to make exercising fun and toprovide a variety of exercises. Such variations keep the exercise andthe competition fresh for the participants. The present inventionprovides a large variety of exercises to the user and is therefore funto use.

The present invention comprising a flexible, configurable, inexpensive,more complex agility training apparatus is an improvement over theagility ladders currently known in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

1.) An agility training apparatus comprising:

one or more a multi-configurable, multi-directional core elements havingmultiple core sides each one of the multiple core sides detachablycoupled to one or more different core sides of the multiple core sides;and

one or more ladder elements detachably coupled to the core element,wherein each of the one or more ladder elements further comprise two ormore ladder sides and one or more cross members is attached between twoladder sides.

2.) The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the core elementis configured in a shape selected from the group consisting of triangle,square, pentagon, rectangle, quadrilateral, hexagon, heptagon, octagon,nonagon, decagon, henagon, dodecagon and other multi-sided polygon.

3.) The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein each one of themultiple core sides further comprise:

multiple core fasteners spaced apart and disposed on each one of themultiple core sides,

4.) The agility training apparatus of claim 3 wherein each one of themultiple core fasteners further comprise:

a fastener selected form the group consisting of plastic snaps, metalsnaps, fabric hook-and-loop, magnets, and metal clips with flexiblesides.

5.) The agility training apparatus of claim 3 wherein each one of themultiple core sides is rotatable about each one of the multiple corefasteners.

6.) The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of the one ormore cross members is detachably coupled to each of the two laddersides.

7.) The agility training apparatus of claim 6 further comprising aplurality of anchor points variably spaced and disposed on the laddersides providing for the cross members to be attached at variablelocations,

8.) The agility training apparatus of claim 6 wherein the multipleladder sides and each of the one or more cross members are variouscolors.

9.) The agility training apparatus of claim 8 wherein the various colorsof the multiple ladder sides and of each of the one or more crossmembers is selected from the group of colors consisting of orange, blue,green, yellow, and black.

10.) The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the multipleladder sides and each of the one or more cross members further comprisematerial selected from the group consisting of flexible material,rubber, plastic, webbing, nylon, and fabric.

11.) An agility training apparatus comprising:

a multi-configurable, multi-directional core element having multiplecore to ladder fasteners: and

one or more ladder elements detachably coupled to the core element bythe core to ladder fasteners,

12.) The agility training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the core elementfurther comprises:

multiple core sides each one of the multiple core sides detachablycoupled to one or more other core side(s) of the multiple core sides,

13.) The agility training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the core elementis configured in a shape selected from the group consisting of triangle,square, pentagon, rectangle, quadrilateral, hexagon, heptagon, octagon,nonagon, decagon, henagon, dodecagon and other multi-sided polygon.

14.) The agility training apparatus of claim 11 wherein each one of themultiple core to ladder fasteners is selected from the group offasteners consisting of plastic snaps, metal snaps, fabrichook-and-loop, magnets and metal clips with flexible sides.

15.) The agility training apparatus of claim 11 wherein each of the oneor more ladder elements further comprises material selected from thegroup consisting of flexible material, rubber, plastic, webbing, nylon,and fabric.

16.) An agility training apparatus comprising: a first ladder elementdetachably coupled to one or more second ladder elements.

17.) The agility training apparatus of claim 16 wherein the first ladderelement and each of the one or more second ladder elements furthercomprises:

multiple ladder sides each one of the multiple ladder sides havingmultiple cross fasteners space apart and disposed along the ladder side;and

one or more cross members detachably coupled to each of the multipleladder sides by the cross fasteners.

18.) The agility training apparatus of claim 17 wherein the first ladderelement is detachably coupled to the one or more of the second ladderelements by the cross fasteners.

19.) The agility training apparatus of claim 16 wherein the first ladderand each of the one or more second ladders are variously colored.

20.) The agility training apparatus of claim 16 wherein the first ladderand each of the one or more second ladders comprise material selectedfrom the group consisting of flexible material, rubber, plastic,webbing, nylon, and fabric.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form a partof the specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the presentinvention and, together with the description, serve to explain theprinciples of the invention. The drawings are only for the purpose ofillustrating one or more preferred embodiments of the invention and arenot to be construed as limiting the invention in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a top view of one embodiment of theexercise apparatus of the present invention comprising ladder elementsconnected to a core element;

FIG. 2 is an illustration of an overhead view detail illustrating oneladder element as illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of one ladder element as illustrated in FIG. 1comprising alternate spacing of the cross elements;

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a front view of the core elementconstructed as an octagon, one of a plurality of core configurations;

FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of core element connectors andfasteners;

FIG. 6A is an illustration of an alternate configuration of theembodiment of the exercise apparatus of the present invention comprisingtwo ladder elements connected to each other to form a 90 degree angle;

FIG. 6B illustrates how the two ladder elements illustrated in FIG. 6Aare connected;

FIG. 7 is a detailed illustration depicting the connection points of aladder element to the core as well as the connection points of the crossmembers, sometimes called cross connectors, and the side elements,sometimes called ladder sides or side connectors of the ladder element;

FIG. 8 is an illustration of a top view of an alternate embodiment ofthe exercise apparatus of the present invention; and

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a top view of yet another alternateembodiment of the exercise apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 10A is an illustration of a means for carrying and organizing theexercise apparatus, including multiple ladder elements of the presentinvention.

FIG. 10B is an illustration of how the ladder elements are attached tothe means.

FIG. 10C is an illustration of an alternate means for carving theexercise apparatus, in particular the ladder elements of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of exercising,movement, agility and speed training and more particularly to anapparatus comprising a system of easily configurable connectors forperforming a wide variety of movements, exercises and stretches, and themethod of using the apparatus.

An agility training apparatus comprising multi-functional,multi-configurational agility ladders for exercising, fitness, andathletic training is disclosed. Embodiments include a multi-directionalcore providing multiple configuration possibilities, adjustable agilityladders comprising two elongated ladder sides with multiple points ofattachment on each elongated side, and shortened cross members.Shortened cross members are attached perpendicularly between twoelongated ladder sides thus forming a ladder. A plurality of anchorpoints variably spaced and disposed on the elongated ladder sidesprovide for the shortened cross members to be attached at variablelocations, thus providing for the shortened cross members of theindividual ladder to be variably spaced. Multiple agility ladders areconnected to the individual sides of the multi-directional core to forma plurality of configurations of agility ladders that are used forexercise, fitness, and athletic training.

The agility training apparatus comprising an exercise apparatus of thepresent invention preferably comprises a substantiallymulti-configurational apparatus that is easily conformable into aplurality of different lengths, shapes, and directions that allow theuser to easily perform a variety of varying directional specificexercises. For instance, variably spacing the shortened cross members ofthe individual ladder can create different challenges for one user. Forinstance, cross members can be placed approximately 18 inches (46 cm)apart for agility drills. With variable spacing, cross members can beplaced closer together to create a drill requiring shorter, quickersteps, or to accommodate athletes of all sizes, including men, women andchildren. With variable spacing, cross members can be placed furtherapart, The present invention improves upon and overcomes deficiencies ofthe agility exercise devices known in the art. The present inventioncomprises an exercise apparatus comprising a plurality of particular andbeneficial elements, specifically comprising a configuration systemcomprising fasteners that easily allow a user to perform a variety ofexercises, stretches, and physical therapy techniques.

The exercise apparatus described herein comprises a substantiallymulti-configurational apparatus that is easily adjustable by adjusting asystem of fasteners comprising metal snaps, plastic snaps, fabric hookand loop fasteners, such as VELCRO®, metal clips or magnets, andflexible sides of varying lengths that allow the user to perform avariety of exercises, stretches, and physical therapy techniques, whenlaid on the ground or floor.

The method of use includes a plurality of movements, exercises,stretches, and physical therapy techniques that is accomplished byadjusting the length and configuration of any element of the apparatus.Other embodiments of the method of use of the apparatus include mentalexercises performed in conjunction with physical exercises, balancingmovements and matrix based movements and exercises.

The invention also includes a means for and methods of storing,organizing a td carrying the exercise apparatus.

Elements of the embodiments of the present invention are illustrated inmore detail in FIGS. 1-10C. The plurality of configurations and methodsof use embodied in the present invention does not limit the scope of thepresent invention.

One embodiment of the present invention provides an exercise apparatuscomprised of eight (8) detachable/connectable sides of the core fastenedto each other using core component fasteners. Extending from eachindividual connectable core side 20, sometimes called core connector 20,is a ladder fastened to its respective core side 20 using core to ladderfasteners.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a top view of one embodiment of theexercise apparatus of the present invention comprising ladder elements11 connected to a core element 21. Agility training apparatus 10comprises a plurality of ladder elements 11. Ladder element 11 comprisesside connector 12, cross connector 16, and cross fasteners 14. Theelements of cross fasteners 14 are disposed on side connector 12 andcross connector 16, respectively, thus securely yet flexibly fasteningconnectors 12 and 16. The core element 21 is comprised of a plurality ofcore connectors 20 comprising flexible straps, rubber, plastic, webbing,nylon webbing, or any other material. Core element 21 comprises a shapesuch as triangle, square, pentagon, rectangle, quadrilateral, hexagon,heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, henagon, dodecagon, othermulti-sided polygon or any other shape dependant on the number of coreconnectors 20 fastened together. Core connectors 20 are fastened toother connectors via core fasteners 18. Core fasteners 18 comprise ametal snap, a plastic snap, a fabric hook and loop fastener, such asVELCRO®, a metal clip, magnets, or any other fastener that fasten coreconnectors 20. Any fasteners that quickly and easily and flexibly fastencore connectors 20 are preferred embodiments of this invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged overhead view detailing a ladder element, asillustrated in Fig, 1. Ladder element 11 comprises side connectors 12,sometimes called ladder sides 12, cross connectors 16 sometimes calledcross members 16, and cross fasteners 14. Cross fasteners 14 comprise ametal snap, a plastic snap, a fabric hook and loop fastener, such asVELCRO®, a metal clip, magnets, or any other fastener that quickly andeasily fasten cross connectors 16 to side connector 12. Cross connectors16 are any desired thickness, length, or width and are comprised of anysuitable material, including but not limited to rubber, plastic,webbing, nylon webbing, fabric, or any other flexible and inexpensivematerial. Ladder element 11 comprises a plurality of cross connectors 16and usually two side connectors 12. Side connectors 12 are any desiredthickness, length, or width and are comprised of any suitable material,including but not limited to rubber, plastic, webbing, nylon webbing,fabric, or any other flexible and inexpensive material.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of one ladder element comprising an alternatespacing of the cross elements. In FIG. 3, ladder element 11 comprisesside connectors 12, cross connectors 16, and cross fasteners 14. Here,ladder element 11 comprises fewer cross connectors 16 than the ladderelement that is illustrated in FIG. 2. This configuration of agilitytraining apparatus 10 provides for additional exercises.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged overhead view of the core in an octagonconfiguration, one of a plurality of possible core configurations. FIG.4 illustrates core 21 comprising an opening comprising eight coreconnectors 20. Core connectors 20 and side connectors 12 are provided ina plurality of sizes. Core connectors 20 are fastened to each other viacore fasteners 18. Core to ladder fasteners 22 disposed on coreconnector 20 fastens ladder elements 11 to core connectors 20 via crossfasteners 14 disposed on side connectors 12. Core to ladder fasteners 22comprise a metal snap, a plastic snap, a fabric hook and loop fastener,such as VELCRO®, a metal clip, magnets, or any other fastener thatquickly and easily fastens core connectors 20 to side connectors 12.

FIG. 5 is a detailed illustration of core connectors 20 and corefasteners 18 and core to ladder fasteners 22 that were previouslyillustrated in FIG. 4, showing the method of fastening sideconnectors 12with core fasteners 18. Side connectors 12 are rotatable via corefasteners 18 to produce a plurality of core 21 configurations,comprising a triangle, square, pentagon, and so on, as desired for themethod of exercise.

FIG. 6A is an illustration of an alternate configuration of theembodiment of the exercise apparatus of the present invention comprisingtwo ladders connected to each at a 90 degree angle.

FIG. 6B illustrates how the two ladder elements illustrated in FIG. 6Aare connected via cross fasteners 14. This configuration provides analternate agility exercise for the exerciser, combining running forwardwith sideways squats. Ladder elements are provided in a variety ofcolors to provide cues to the exerciser, so he or she knows it's timefor a different exercise when the exerciser sees a new color. Thisalternate configuration provides for a variety of agility exercises tobe performed by the exerciser moving in multiple directions.Additionally, it allows the user to incorporate mental exercises withthe physical exercises by having to focus on the multi directionallayout of the elements of the present invention.

An example of specific usage follows. The exerciser first sprints in onedirection of the ladder element, then catches a ball at the end of theladder element, and then must perform another exercise, for examplesidestepping along another ladder element. The exerciser thus mustperform an agility exercise combined with a hand-eye coordinatedexercise, and ultimately finish the set by performing yet anotherexercise after the catch. Muscles and cognitive functioning of the brainas well are thus stimulated.

FIG. 7 is a detailed illustration depicting the connection points of aladder to the core connector as well as the connection points of thecross connectors and the side connectors of the ladder element. Crossfasteners 14 provide stability when core connectors 20 are fastened toside connectors 12 and also provide stability when side connectors arefastened to cross connectors 16. Core fasteners 18 also providestability when fastening core connectors 20, but also provideflexibility when core connectors are rotated around the axis located atcore fasteners 18 in order to provide a variety of core 21configurations.

FIG. 8 is an illustration of a top view of an alternate embodiment ofthe exercise apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 8 illustratesagility training apparatus 10 of the present invention comprising fiveladders 11, and two alternate core 21 configurations, both comprisingthree core connectors 20. The configuration illustrated in FIG. 8comprises a plurality of potential exercise options that incorporateboth physical and mental training. For example, an individual exerciseris provided a set of ladder elements disposed in several directions thatincorporate different exercises to be performed in a specific orderbased on color of each individual ladder element and/or direction. Forexample, an exerciser first reverse runs into a specified ladderelement. Upon entering the core 21, the user pivots 90 degrees thensidesteps through the connecting ladder element. Once the user hasreached the second core 21 the user must perform a matrix of lungesusing the three ladder elements extending from the juncture then finallysprints along a specified ladder element, thus completing a specifiedorder of directions and exercises.

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a top view of yet another alternateembodiment of agility training apparatus 10 of the present inventioncomprising six ladders 11, and an alternate core 21 configurationcomprising eight core connectors 20. The configuration in FIG. 9provides similar exercises provided in previous configurations of theagility training apparatus of the present invention, but also providesfor a variety of configurations to incorporate multiple exercisers totrain and learn to function as a team.

For example, three users stand at the ends of each of three parallelladder elements 11 respectively. Each of the three exercisers areprovided with separate, distinct, and different instructions on how torun through the system of ladder elements.

For example, the first exerciser sprints through his designated ladderelement 11 and upon reaching core 21 pivots 90 degrees left and thensidesteps outside of ladder element 11. The middle exerciser sprintsalong her designated ladder element 11, then catches a football, thenproceeds through core 21 and then sprints along ladder element 11 on theopposite side of the core. The third user sprints through his designatedladder element 11, posts a block for the exerciser who caught thefootball, then pivots 90 degrees right and sprints out designated ladderelement 11. This system of team exercising, in this case a footballteam, incorporates physical and mental training along with integrating asystem of teamwork.

FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate two possible configurations of agility trainingapparatus 10. An almost limitless number of configurations of agilitytraining apparatus 10 are possible, according to the needs and desiresof the exerciser.

FIG. 10A illustrates of a means 23, sometimes called a case, forstoring, organizing and carrying the exercise apparatus. A series ofcase fasteners 24, sometimes called tie downs, are attached to theinside of the case 23. The case fasteners 24 are designed to hold downthe ladder elements. The case 23 can be a hard material, such asplastic, leather, cardboard, fiber composite, recycled material, orother inexpensive rigid material. Alternatively, the case 23 may be madeof a soft material, such as fabric, cloth, a flexible and durableplastic, a flexible and durable synthetic material, or any otherflexible and durable material. The case 23 closes using a zipper, metalbuckle laches, fabric hook and loop fasteners, such as VELCRO® or othersimilar methods of closing the case. The case 23 may also have a handleor strap attached to the outside of the case. The handle or strap can beadjustable. The handle or strap can be can be made of a durable fabric,stretchy material, plastic, rubber, or other flexible material.

FIG. 10B illustrates how the ladder elements 11 are organized andattached to the means 23. The ladder elements can be organized andstacked into the case 23. The ladder elements are held in place by aseries of case fasteners 24 on the inside of the case. The casefasteners 24 can secure one or more ladder elements, and as many as tenladder elements. The case fasteners 24 comprise metal snaps, plasticsnaps, fabric hook and loop fasteners, such as VELCRO®, metal clips,elastic cords, such as bungee cords or cords made of propylene coveredwith cloth, and other similar types of fasteners.

FIG. 100 illustrates of an alternate means for storing and carrying theexercise apparatus, in particular the ladder elements 11 of the presentinvention. One or more ladder elements, made of a substantially flexiblematerial. In this configuration, the ladder sides form two ends of arolled up shape 25. A strap or length of material 26 having a first endand a second end is attached to each end of the rolled up ladderelements. Each end of the strap can he attached directly to the laddersides that create the ends of the roll with fasteners. The fastenerscomprise metal snaps, plastic snaps, fabric hook and loop fasteners,such as VELCRO®, metal clips, elastic cords, such as bungee cords orcords made of propylene covered with cloth, and other similar types offasteners. Alternatively, the two ends of the strap can form a loop ateach end of the strap. The two large loops can encircle and tightly wraparound the roll at two points. The loop can be secured and fitted aroundthe roll with a metal loop buckle, a plastic buckle, plastic snaps,metal snaps, hook and loop fasteners, such as VELCRO®, or other similartypes of fasteners. The handle or strap 26 can be used to carry theladder elements. The handle or strap 26 can be made of a durable fabric,stretchy material, plastic, rubber, or other flexible material. Thehandle or strap 26 can be adjustable.

The preceding examples can be repeated with similar success bysubstituting generically or specifically described operating conditionsof this invention for those used in the preceding examples. Although theinvention has been described in detail with particular reference tothese preferred embodiments, other embodiments can achieve the sameresults. Variations and modifications of the present invention areobvious to those skilled in the art and it is intended to cover all suchmodifications and equivalents.

What is claimed:
 1. An agility training apparatus comprising: one ormore a multi-configurable, multi-directional core elements havingmultiple core sides each one of the multiple core sides detachablycoupled to one or more different core sides of the multiple core sides;and one or more ladder elements detachably coupled to the core element,wherein each of the one or more ladder elements further comprise two ormore ladder sides and one or more cross members is attached between twoladder sides.
 2. The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein thecore element is configured in a shape selected from the group consistingof triangle, square, pentagon, rectangle, quadrilateral, hexagon,heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, henagon, dodecagon and othermulti-sided polygon.
 3. The agility training apparatus of claim 1wherein each one of the multiple core sides further comprise: multiplecore fasteners spaced apart and disposed on each one of the multiplecore sides.
 4. The agility training apparatus of claim 3 wherein eachone of the multiple core fasteners further comprise: a fastener selectedform the group consisting of plastic snaps, metal snaps, fabrichook-and-loop, and metal clips with flexible sides.
 5. The agilitytraining apparatus of claim 3 wherein each one of the multiple coresides is rotatable about each one of the multiple core fasteners.
 6. Theagility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of the one or morecross members is detachably coupled to each of the two ladder sides. 7.The agility training apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a pluralityof anchor points variably spaced and disposed on the ladder sidesproviding for the cross members to be attached at variable locations. 8.The agility training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the multiple laddersides and each of the one or more cross members are various colors. 9.The agility training apparatus of claim 8 wherein the various colors ofthe multiple ladder sides and of each of the one or more cross membersis selected from the group of colors consisting of orange, blue, green,yellow, and black.
 10. The agility training apparatus of claim 1 whereinthe multiple ladder sides and each of the one or more cross membersfurther comprise material selected from the group consisting of flexiblematerial, rubber, plastic, webbing, nylon, and fabric.
 11. An agilitytraining apparatus comprising: a multi-configurable, multi-directionalcore element having multiple core to ladder fasteners; and one or moreladder elements detachably coupled to the core element by the core toladder fasteners.
 12. The agility training apparatus of claim 11 whereinthe core element further comprises: multiple core sides each one of themultiple core sides detachably coupled to one or more other core side(s)of the multiple core sides.
 13. The agility training apparatus of claim11 wherein the core element is configured in a shape selected from thegroup consisting of triangle, square, pentagon, rectangle,quadrilateral, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon, henagon,dodecagon and other multi-sided polygon.
 14. The agility trainingapparatus of claim 11 wherein each one of the multiple core to ladderfasteners is selected from the group of fasteners consisting of plasticsnaps, metal snaps, fabric hook-and-loop, magnets and metal clips withflexible sides.
 15. The agility training apparatus of claim 11 whereineach of the one or more ladder elements further comprises materialselected from the group consisting of flexible material, rubber,plastic, webbing, nylon, and fabric.
 16. An agility training apparatuscomprising: a first ladder element detachably coupled to one or moresecond ladder elements.
 17. The agility training apparatus of claim 16wherein the first ladder element and each of the one or more secondladder elements further comprises: multiple ladder sides each one of themultiple ladder sides having multiple cross fasteners space apart anddisposed along the ladder side; and one or more cross members detachablycoupled to each of the multiple ladder sides by the cross fasteners. 18.The agility training apparatus of claim 17 wherein the first ladderelement is detachably coupled to the one or more of the second ladderelements by the cross fasteners.
 19. The agility training apparatus ofclaim 16 wherein the first ladder and each of the one or more secondladders are variously colored.
 20. The agility training apparatus ofclaim 16 wherein the first ladder and each of the one or more secondladders comprise material selected from the group consisting of flexiblematerial, rubber, plastic, webbing, nylon, and fabric.